Trump displays the toughness of Truman

Given time, Trump may be like Truman

When Harry Truman became president upon the sudden death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, many dismissed him as a political lightweight.

However, he quickly proved his critics wrong with his signature phrase “The Buck Stops Here.” As a result, he is regarded and respected for his toughness and willingness to take responsibility.

As Donald Trump has never held elective office, we don’t know what he’ll be like once in the White House. However, I sense that he will exhibit that same kind of toughness and responsibility symbolized by Truman’s signature phrase when he takes office, if not before then. We should at least give him a chance.

Trump’s business conflicts damage U.S.

Donald Trump’s hawking of his election win to benefit himself personally is a disgrace.

By mixing introductory phone calls with world leaders with his business efforts, he degrades America’s standing and cripples our image as a nation ruled by laws, not men.

Trump has already reportedly asked for business favors from top-ranking Indian government officials and British political figures.

Then, he has lashed out at the media for exposing his attempts to cash in on his new-found political power.

How can patriotic Americans accept this travesty?

Time for left to stop whining about Trump

Donald Trump was pressed to say he would accept the results of the election.

But it was those on the left who should have been pressed. As usual, they had no intention of accepting anything that didn’t cater to them.

Their continued seeking of government to force their libertine whims on others has been stymied and now they are whining.

Congress must hold Trump accountable

It is very admirable of President-elect Donald Trump to forgo a salary, but it should not negate protocol, policies and procedures that have been put into place to maintain and protect the integrity of all involved.

Congress, please do not allow a seemingly good-willed gesture to become a manipulative tool that allows foolish behavior or irrational allowances.

I am a firm believer in giving chances, but I also believe that once a person shows disregard for policies and/or procedures, the individual is not willing to be accountable to authority.

If we all desire to make America great again, let us be people of great integrity and great in how we respect, love and show kindness to one another.

Don’t give mayor a pass on House Bill 2

I do not agree that the disappointment of HB2 rests solely with Gov. Pat McCrory.

Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts and the Charlotte City Council knew they were poking a stick in the eye of a sleeping dog.

To not be prepared for the response from Gov. McCrory and the legislature simply proves that Mayor Roberts is a panderer to special interests and not ready for the bright lights.

When she became a public servant, she became responsible for the greater good of the entire community, not a special interest – and not when she had been warned to let the sleeping dog lie!

Cotham was a strong county board chair

He needs to be reminded that Cotham had the backbone to remove then-County Manager Harry Jones.

Many of the citizens in this county knew he was a divisive manager and needed to be replaced.

This story was originally published November 27, 2016 at 5:30 PM with the headline "Trump displays the toughness of Truman."